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EBUS Coding:

Clear Up Multiple EBUS Coding Confusion

Published on Fri Dec 23, 2016

Decipher when to report 31629 along with 31652 or 31653. The new endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) codes came in early this year, but confusion reigns about appropriate coding when using them in combination with other regular bronchoscopy codes. Make sure you know how to report multiple EBUs services on same day. Basics: The three EBUS codes report primary rigid or flexible [...]
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